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Brenham EG 4,5,19,20

Emory's Gift Chpts 4,5,19,20

TermDefinition
loitering to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place
awash covered, filled, or crowded
rigor mortis the stiffening of the body after death
languid lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow
sheen luster; brightness; radiance
regurgitating vomiting
ravenous extremely hungry
leukemia any of several cancers of the bone marrow
hypodermic characterized by the introduction of medicine or drugs under the skin
barrage an overwhelming quantity or explosion, as of words, blows, or criticisms
contemptuous showing or expressing scorn or disrespect
cavorting to behave in a high-spirited, festive manner; make merry
stewing to fret, worry, or fuss
nemesis an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome
bemusement to bewilder or confuse someone
cadence rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words
inane lacking sense, significance, or ideas; silly
impromptu made or done without previous preparation
atrophied exhibiting or affected with wasting away of the body; withered; shriveled
inundated to flood; cover; overwhelm
ironically pertaining to, of the nature of, exhibiting what is not expected
oppressed to burden with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subject to a burdensome or harsh exercise of authority or power
bureaucratic of, relating to, or characteristic of government or authority
naive having or showing a lack of experience, judgment, or information
obstinate not easily controlled or overcome
speculative pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning
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